TOWSON, Md. – As the start of the 2018-19 season approaches, take a few minutes to get to know freshman guard
Nicolas Timberlake. One unique thing about Timberlake is he enjoys collecting and wearing many different sneakers.
A native of Boston, Timberlake and Towson head men's basketball coach
Pat Skerry are huge fans of all the Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and Red Sox.
Why did you choose Towson?
I chose Towson because I loved the campus and felt it would be a great opportunity for academics and basketball.
What's something about you that people don't know?
My father played college basketball at Boston University, My sister is also a very good basketball player.
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Snapchat?
Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, then Facebook.
What do you like most about playing basketball?
I like the adrenaline you get when playing and the speed of the game.
If you could play another sport, what would it be?
Hockey.
Who is the funniest teammate and why?
Dennis Tunstall and
Jordan McNeil, they are just different.
Do you have any pregame rituals or traditions?
Just need to listen to music and eat a bag of skittles.
What's the most challenging aspect of being a first-year student-athlete?
Just managing your time, it's pretty nice having the structured schedule of class, lift, basketball, study hall. It's very different from anything I've done before and very tiring. You really have to adapt to the style of play, I love coaches' scheme of letting us play a fast tempo game.
Who's the first person you are calling or texting after games?
Mom and Dad.
Who was your favorite athlete growing up and why?
Russell Westbrook, just love the way he plays and how he brings so much energy and is extremely explosive.
What age did you know you wanted to play basketball in college and what made you realize that?
Seventh grade, I had to choose between basketball or hockey because you cannot play both in high school so I chose basketball and it worked out for me.
What song/band is most likely to be playing on your phone?
A lot of hip hop.
What current show could you see yourself being a part of?
I would say Survivor, I've always wanted to see how long I would last on the island.
Favorite vacation destination?
Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Goals for the 2018-19 season either personally or team-related.
Win the conference and get to March Madness.
Words to live by?
"Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there." - Bo Jackson
Plans after Towson?
Hopefully to continue my basketball career. If not finding a job that I will do for the rest of my life.
Mark Your Calendars: Towson will participate in several media days over an eight-day period beginning with the Greater Baltimore Basketball Media Day at UMBC on Tuesday, Oct. 9. Two days later, the Tigers will host a delegation from the Bahamas at SECU Arena for a press conference on Thursday, Oct. 11. Finally, the Tigers will participate in the Colonial Athletic Association's (CAA) Digital Media Day on Wednesday, Oct. 17.
Schedule Things: The Tigers will play 13 home games this season highlighted by visits from America East regular season champion Vermont on Friday, Nov. 30 and NCAA Tournament participant the College of Charleston on Thursday, Jan. 3. Towson's home opener is on Sunday, Nov. 11 against Wesley. Towson will also play local rivals Loyola (at SECU Arena on Sunday, Nov. 25), Morgan State (at the Baltimore Arena as part of a doubleheader on Saturday, Dec. 8) and NCAA Tournament participant UMBC (at UMBC's Event Center on Tuesday, Dec. 11).
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